“…everything comes together… subjectivity and objectivity, the abstract and the concrete, the real and the imagined, the knowable and the unimaginable, the repetitive and the differential, structure and agency, mind and body, consciousness and the unconscious, the disciplined and the transdisciplinary, everyday life and unending history.” — Edward Soja
This excerpt from Edward Soja’s book ‘Thirdspace: Journeys to Los Angeles and Other Real-and-Imagined Places’ most closely captures what draws me towards cities. I love the possibility of encountering different cultures, languages and people, all under the same sky. Isn’t it exciting to observe or even be a part of multiple stories that weave within cities?
However, my love for cities and its people had been latent growing up. It has evolved over time - from the schoolgirl who marvelled at skylines to this aspiring urbanist who hopes to make her mark. So, it was only exciting when, at the start of my internship with City Collab, I was asked — “What interests you about cities?” I made this short video to take you through my journey as my interest in urbanism gained momentum. Enjoy!
